Elegant Austro-Hungarian sterling silver confectionery casket / bonbon box dating to the turn of the 19th and 20th century, crafted in solid 800 silver and fitted with its original working key closure The box presents a refined cubic form with softly contoured edges and a hinged lid, designed for storing bonbons, sweets, tea delicacies, or small valuables. Its balanced proportions and understated decorative character make it equally suitable as a table silver piece, cabinet display object, or luxury desk casket. The interior retains its original clean silver finish, while the exterior shows light, honest age wear consistent with careful historical use. The piece is fully hallmarked with the Austro-Hungarian Diana head assay mark, including: Letter A for Vienna Standard mark 3 for 800 silver Maker’s mark MG (goldsmith identification) These official state hallmarks confirm period authenticity and controlled silver standard under the Austro-Hungarian assay system. A substantial and functional antique silver box — highly appealing for collectors of Imperial Austrian silver, Vienna assay pieces, and lockable silver caskets. Specifications Origin: Austria-Hungary (Vienna) Period: circa 1890–1910 Material: 800/1000 silver Type: Bonbon / confectionery / sweetmeat casket Closure: Lock with key Net silver weight: 390 g Height: 13 cm Dimensions: 14 × 12 cm Hallmarks: Diana head assay mark Letter A — Vienna Standard 3 — 800 silver Maker’s mark MG Condition: Very good antique condition with minor age-related wear